Game Thread: Miami Heat Month of January Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

That was an old-school silly foul for Richardson -- then he complains to the refs as if he did nothing

 

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[Paolo305613]

Once Ira posted the earlier tweet you almost could predict it would actually mean TJ would be held out tonight.

 

[Paolo305613]

McGruder back starting?

 

[Paolo305613]

Beyond the injury situation, hopefully the Heat are making this move to try and get Ellington going as a way to help the Heat and not just to showcase him for a potential trade -- that would be fucked up.

 

[Paolo305613]

I will have to find the answer myself but anyone want to take a crack at how many games the Heat have been able to go without having even ONE player on the injured list for a game? This does not include guys out because they are on G-League assignment

14th different starting lineup for the Heat this season.

 

[Paolo305613]

Hassan has earned 2 early cheap fouls - thats why he needs to go to bench despite a good start otherwise

 

[bksballer89]

I will have to find the answer myself but anyone want to take a crack at how many games the Heat have been able to go without having even ONE player on the injured list for a game? This does not include guys out because they are on G-League assignment

14th different starting lineup for the Heat this season.

I don't think any this year. Last time there may not have been anyone on the injury report was probably early last season

 

[bksballer89]

Beyond the injury situation, hopefully the Heat are making this move to try and get Ellington going as a way to help the Heat and not just to showcase him for a potential trade -- that would be fucked up.

This has been a great showcase lol.

Can't believe a player who pretty much been a bench warmer for nearly 2 months now can't make a shot lol

 

[Paolo305613]

-1 after 1 for the Heat in a game that has started in a Heat-friendly pace

 

[Paolo305613]

This has been a great showcase lol.

Can't believe a player who pretty much been a bench warmer for nearly 2 months now can't make a shot lol

The exact result to expect from a guy that gets benched for absolutely no reason -- who doesn't get a single minute in a meaningful game for absolutely no reason.

 

[Paolo305613]

Very bad look on the DJ Jr play

 

[Paolo305613]

You can tell by his reaction that its very bad

 

[Paolo305613]

Obviously with DJ Jr not able to to shoot the FTs , he will not return to the game. Hassan selected to take the FTs and makes them both.

He follows that up by picking up his 3rd first half foul. Genius Hassan.

 

[Paolo305613]

-6 at the half for the Heat - terrible defensive half.

As for Derrick Jones Jr -- officially a right knee injury - will be reevaluated upon return to Miami.

 

[bksballer89]

Yeah this starting Ellington after not playing him for 2 months was a terrible decision.

Easy choice was Rodney or Waiters. Not someone who's been out of the rotation for such a long period of time

 

[Paolo305613]

 

[Paolo305613]

Ellington passed up on a shot he would normally take - again, the effects of not having gotten meaningful PT in so long.

 

[Paolo305613]

Not the best shooting night for him - but The man with the golden arm now up to 9 points

 

[Paolo305613]

Cant speak too soon with the Heat but I think that basket will do the Knicks in for the night. Heat once again, reach the .500 mark on the season. Time to stay there.